Do psychic phenomena really exist? Is there a world beyond that described by our normal senses? And what is the value of objective science in uncovering the mysteries of such a world? A psychologist attempts to explain the workings of the psychic universe in this fascinating and clearly-written volume that includes material on dreams, telephathy, psychic healing, divination, and much more.

Stan Gooch has spent many years making a personal study of psychic phenomena as it relates to events in his life and the lives of others. In the course of his explorations, applying his knowledge of psychology and a careful and scholarly attitude, he has emerged with a picture of the world of the psychic that gives credence to some phenomena and denies the plausibility of others. A thoughtful and exciting book that sheds light in places it has been much needed.

“A book that even the sceptic can read with enjoyment and profit - not just for the converted.” -British Journal of Psychology

“To his credit Gooch insists upon approaching the paranormal on its own terms - terms radically different from those proposed by investigation of the orthodox sciences. But the primary value of Gooch's vision lies in his ability to advance and inspire the reader.” -Singularities

“An original and exciting book by a brilliant writer.” -Robert Temple

“Stan Gooch is a splendid advocate of the open-minded approach to the world lying beyond our ordinary senses.” -Manchester Evening News

The evolution and personality of mankind defined in terms of our innate duality as reflected in our psychology, languages, behaviour, and every aspect of human society and life. A ground-breaking, eye-opening journey into humanity's origins and possible destiny.

"Drawing on literature and legend, on science fiction, mythology, history, physiology, psychology, linguistics, and art, British psychologist Stan Gooch has written a daring new interpretation of the human psyche. Total Man, which contains what may be the best defense of the I Ching as a way of knowledge since Carl Jung, presents a rare attempt at providing a complete system of thought aimed at fostering the evolution of a 'new consciousness.'” -Publishers Weekly

“An extraordinary study. His vision of duality is arresting and his exploration will fascinate layman and scholar alike - never dull.” -Library Journal

...a good book, written with clarity, and full of fascinating stuff on human evolution, psychology, politics, and culture...his brilliance is undeniable... -Colin Wilson

“...well-written and always stimulating... a three-dimensional approach which can contain the seemingly paradoxical nature of today's man... -The Los Angeles Times

“One of the most exciting and original thinkers to appear in many years.” -Books and Bookmen

Neanderthal man created a civilisation tens of thousands of years ago. This was not a civilisation of industry and high technology, but a complex society of the mind and spirit that survives today in the myths and beliefs, the values and behaviour of every man, woman, and child alive.

Stan Gooch reveals, in fascinating detail and with painstaking scholarship, how the highly-evolved culture of the Neanderthals has survived through the ages in all corners of the world; even, and most amazingly, our own.

“With this his latest book Stan Gooch may be ready to rejoin the academic establishment as an innovator whose originality can no longer be ignored. Cities of Dreams proves than far from being an eccentric maverick Gooch is one of the most formidable and consistent thinkers alive today, and that his own manifest belief in the importance of his work is totally justified.” -
Colin Wilson, Literary Review